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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,637.82, 27,092.47 and 14,545.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,637.82, 27,092.47 and 14,545.75 is: 20,067.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,637.82 : 27,092.47 = 14,545.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,637.82/27,092.47 = 14,545.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,637.82x = 27,092.47 × 14,545.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,637.82x = 394,080,295.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,080,295.50/19,637.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,067.42

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